Dominic Moore has rejoined the Rangers after sitting out the NHL last year while his wife battled, and lost, her fight with cancer.

Written by

Rick Carpiniello
| Staff Writer

Regardless of your NHL allegiance, if you are not rooting for the Rangers' Dominic Moore next season you need to go out and get a heart.

Moore, 32, who began his career with the Rangers and has since played for eight other NHL teams, took a leave of absence from the San Jose Sharks during the 2012 playoffs when his wife, Katie, began her battle with liver cancer. Moore did not play last season, either, as Katie lost that battle on Jan. 7, at age 32.

Shortly before the lockout ended later that month, the Rangers approached Moore about a comeback. He declined. ...